The process of attaining this FSC certification has included rigorous audits by the independent accredited certification body SCS Global Services. These audits examine the full CoalSwitch production process, encompassing the entire supply chain from feedstock source to final production of fuel. Active Energy’s certification to these FSC standards confirms that the production of CoalSwitch will use forest-based materials from responsible sources and that the Company’s suppliers have committed to the strictest standards currently governing forest management.
The FSC certification is the basic market prerequisite to permit biomass products to be sold into many of Active Energy’s target markets. Certification to FSC represents a significant milestone and allows the Company to engage with a wider range of prospective customers who share Active Energy’s commitment to sustainability. While not a legislative requirement in many jurisdictions, a number of prospective customers have indicated that FSC certification will support their corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agendas, enhancing the prospect of future orders.
This new certification comes on the heels of independent testing of CoalSwitch which found that AEG’s CoalSwitch fuel reduces pollutants including ash, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide when co-fired with coal and in terms of energy values outperforms existing biomass-based “white” pellets. The testing was conducted in late 2021 in
“The FSC certification is a measure of our commitment to sustainability across our entire business model and demonstrates confidence in our supply chain for our prospective customers both in
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AEG's Ashland, Maine Pilot Plant
AEG's pilot plant in Maine , where it produces CoalSwitchTM, a new clean energy pellet that can be used alongside or as a substitute for coal, but is made from renewable sources and produces fewer emissions and pollution.
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